“Contents,” Ensign, December 2019 Contents December 2019 Volume 49 • Number 12 Contents The Many Faces of Happiness Portraits of Faith Fatu Gamanga—Eastern Province, Sierra Leone Ministering Principles What the Christmas Story Teaches Us about Ministering Come, Follow Me: New Testament (Dec.) Family Study Fun Four Gifts from the Savior By President Russell M. Nelson Receiving the gifts offered by Jesus Christ will help us become more like Him. Jesus Christ: The Source of Enduring Joy By Elder David A. Bednar What is joy, and how can we obtain it? Women in the New Testament Mary, Mother of the Savior By Margot Hovley Be of Good Cheer By Cristina B. Franco The Savior invites us to live with joy rather than fear. Music What Child Is This? By William C. Dix Jesus Christ: A Model of Personal Development By Charlotte Larcabal Children and youth of the Church have been invited to follow the Savior in growing spiritually, socially, physically, and intellectually. One-a-Day Mini Christmas Devotionals Count down to Christmas with these brief messages and activity ideas. The Hunt for Happiness By David Dickson Nine strategies to help you live a happier life, even in times of trial. Come, Follow Me: New Testament (Dec. 9–15, 23–29) The Book of Revelation: A Testament to the Lamb of God By Nicholas J. Frederick Discover a simple key you can use to understand the book of Revelation. Follow the Path of Happiness By Bishop Gérald Caussé How can we become the architects of our own happiness? Your Christmas Mission: Light the World One by One By Onnastasia Cole Learn more about this year’s Light the World initiative and the exciting ways it can help you bless others. Teaching Teens and Younger Children Navigating through Transitions Latter-day Saint Voices Love fixes broken things; giving her mother an eternal gift; loneliness gives way to gratitude; service heals her heart. Young Adults Everyone has felt lonely, but God can give us strength to carry on. In this section, young adults share how they tackle loneliness, including how to make new friends.